Good morning Building 109,

Next week, we will have guests visiting from VA Central Office. There will be a series of meetings during the visit, and the conference room will be unavailable during those times listed below.

Conference Room unavailability:
Tuesday, January 9th 12:00pm-4:30pm
Wednesday, January 10th 9:00am-2:00pm
Thursday, January 11th 8:00am-10:30am

Thank you,

Christine Eriks, MHA, MBA
Administrator, Center for Translational Research on Inflammatory Diseases (CTRID)
Baylor College of Medicine
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (580)
2002 Holcombe Blvd.
Bldg. 109, Rm. 226
Houston, TX 77030
Phone: 713-794-8096
Web: http://www.bcm.edu/ctrid<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.bcm.edu/ctrid__;!!LkSTlj0I!HnNkG9UhKeTy8pcHqewJu8goQw0I1zXIBldQmh7X3WZS8dgrkt3Hn95kPMsjd6vdhWXjlFTcAMrYLhtbBFM_OoMcF3c$>
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Good afternoon building 109,

At this time, the BCM internet is not functioning on the BCM computer in the conference room (room 208). VA and BCM IT are aware, and I will keep you updated with the status. You should use the VA computer to access the internet and to utilize the projector. 

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Good morning all,

In celebration of Black History Month, MEDVAMC's Black/African American Employment Special Emphasis Program (SEP) has created an experiential journey honoring the work of Black activists who resisted racial injustice in the US, and who paved the path for greater equality for future Black Americans. To participate, you can take a self-paced walk anytime this month to find the 10 posters of significant Black figures located around the facility. Alternatively, you can join a guided community walk led by the Black Employment SEP and co-sponsored by Whole Health at 12:00 PM on Monday, February 27th - meet in 

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*Sent on behalf of Rolando Rumbaut, MD, PhD*

Dear colleagues,

The Department of Medicine will be hosting the Nancy Chang, PhD Research Symposium on Monday, February 27, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Cullen Auditorium on the BCM main campus. Details and registration information are shown below. I encourage you to attend this symposium if available. 

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Good morning all,

We’re very excited to see you at our Research Land Potluck today from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM! Please find maps of Building 109 attached and additional information below.

If you are bringing a dish:

* If you brought a dish and do not have a place to store/refrigerate it, you are welcome to drop it off this morning to Building 109. Upon arrival, please email Kimberly Langlois ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>) to be let in.
* If you do not drop off your dish early, please arrive shortly before 12:00pm to set up your dish in our second-floor conference 

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Hello All,

Don't forget to RSVP to next week's Research Land Holiday Potluck, taking place on Thursday, December 15th from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM in Building 109, Rooms 208 and 211*!

If you would like to attend, please RSVP to the calendar invite or email Eva Plezia ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>) and Kimberly Langlois ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>). Don't forget... We will have a stocking design contest, a Candy Jar Guessing Game, photobooths, and of course, great food! 

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Hello All,

Mark your calendars for our annual Holiday Potluck, taking place on Thursday, December 15th from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM in Building 109, Rooms 208 and 211! Please RSVP to this invite by Friday, December 9th if you would like to attend. Due to the current level of pandemic, we will follow rigorous rules to keep aligned with best practices.* 

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Hi all,

CTRID will soon be undergoing renovations in the NW and NE entrances of the building. We want your input on which colors to paint the walls!

Cast your vote via the link below. Visit these entrances to view the paint swatches in person.

I have included an “Other” option for each question if you would like to add suggestions or make comments. If you have any questions, feel free to email me or visit my office (Building 109, Room 130A). 

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